Vail, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Collisions where one vehicle strikes the back of another. Learn about rear-end accidents in Vail, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Vail

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Rear-End Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

1
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Vail.
2
Following too closely
Following too closely is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Vail.
3
Sudden braking
Sudden braking is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Vail.
4
Poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Vail.

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

11 crashes

Jan

23 crashes

Feb

16 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Apr

5 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jun

7 crashes

Jul

5 crashes

Aug

6 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

4 crashes

Nov

11 crashes

Dec

Average: 8 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 5, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 177

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 29, 2025

Property Damage

I-70 S Frontage Road W & 250

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 13, 2025

Property Damage

True & CHAMONIX RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 16, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Mm 174

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 4, 2025

Minor Injury

False & MM 172

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 15, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Vail Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 11, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Vail Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 8, 2025

Property Damage

Chamonix Road & Frontage Road W

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 11, 2025

Property Damage

I-70 N Frontage Road W & Chamonix Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 23, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Mm 173

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of rear-end accidents in Vail include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.